Date:         Fri, 12 May 2017 10:42:47 -0600
Reply-To:     OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: INTERMITTENT FLASHING OIL PRESSURE LIGHT WHEN COLD -- 1984
              1.9L ENGINE
Comments: To: John Lauterbach <john@JHL.MGACOXMAIL.COM>
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        1stOff ~ I think You Need a Good OilPressure Gauge ~

Be sure All Connections in the O'P'Snsr Circuits are Clean & Solid ~

On 12 May , 2017, at 10:30 AM, John Lauterbach wrote:

> Oil pressure light will intermittently flicker on when engine is cold.
> Flickering stops within a minute or so, and sometimes does not happen at
> all.  Have never seen this before.  Have about 50K miles on Boston
> Engine long block I installed in 2003.  A couple of months ago,
> instrument cluster (new around 1999 and new style which requires
> grounding of circuit for second oil pressure sensor) had to be removed
> to replace master brake cylinder. No problems right after that.  Also,
> no significant oil leaks and crankcase oil level between the two marks
> on the dipstick.  Engine sounds and performance are normal.
>
> Have I missed anything in troubleshooting?  Do I need a new oil pressure
> sensor?
>
> Thank you,
>
> John